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Quadra-Fire QV36DB Installer's Manual

Quadra-Fire QV36DB Installer's Manual

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Model:
QV36DB
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- What to do if you smell gas
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2005
Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
1445 North Highway, Colville, WA 99114
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. And foreign patents pending.
Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
2. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
dealer, please call 1-800-926-4356
Installers Guide
Underwriters
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  • Page 1: Service Parts List

    4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia) 543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. And foreign patents pending. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 2: Safety And Warning Information

    DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible Young children should be CAREFULLY SUPERVISED household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace when they are in the same room as the appliance. front. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 13 Lighting the Fireplace ..........32 After the Installation ..............32 Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace..32 Section 5: Troubleshooting............ 33 Limited Lifetime Warranty............35 = Contains updated information. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (in the United States), or to the CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada). This model may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room in the U.S.A. and Canada. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on any combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that extends the full width and depth of the fireplace. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 6 36 1/8 [916mm] 12 3/4 [323mm] 41 1/8 6 7/8 [174mm] [1044mm] STANDOFFS HOOD TRIM DOOR RATING PLATE AND LABELS ELECTRICAL ACCESS LINE ACCESS CONTROLS Figure 1. Diagram of the QV36DB Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    NOT from the For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination screw heads that secure the unit together. clearance diagrams on pages 24 and 25 in this manual. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 8: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe. FRAMING MEMBER 0” CLEARANCE TO 0” CLEARANCE FRAMING MEMBER Figure 3. Framing Dimensions Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 9 11-1/4 7-1/4 1-1/4 TYP DVP48 8-9/16 1/2 TYP 12-9/16 NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES AT EACH JOINT. Figure 4. DVP-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe) Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 10: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    90 DEGREE ELBOW CEILING FIRESTOP Terminations Kits DVP-TRAP DVP-TVHW DVP-TB1 (Required to have a minimum of 3 feet of vertical in the vent system) Figure 5. Vent System Components and Termination Kits Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 11 (see Figure 8). Figure 6. Straight Up Vertical Venting BREAK HERE NOTE: On vertical venting configurations over 10 feet install the flue restrictor (385-128). See flue restrictor installation instructions. Figure 8. Flue Restrictor Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 12 5. Reinstall the Exhaust Shield. NOTE: This model is tested and approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. However, 90° elbows will result in better performance. SETTINGS Figure 10. Corner Installation Figure 9 Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 13 10' MAX. (3.1m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) V+H= 40’ MAX. (12.4MM) H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) Figure 12. Venting with One 90° Elbow Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 14 3' MIN. (914mm) 15´ MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20´ MAX. (6.2m) V+H+H = 40' MAX.(12.4m) H+H = 20´ MAX. (6.2m) +H = 40' MAX.(12.4m) Figure 14. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 15 4´MIN. (1.22m) 8´MAX. (2.48m) 20´MAX. (6.2m) V+H+H = 40 MAX. (12.4 m) H = 8´ MAX. (2.48 m) = 20´ MAX. (6.2 m) ´ Figure 15. Venting with three 90° elbows Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 16 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) H +H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) +H +H = 40' MAX. (12.4m) NOTE: Figure 16. Venting with three 90° elbows Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 17: Installing Vent Components

    HEAT SHIELD HEAT DISCARD SHIELD SHIELD ABOVE THE FIRST 90 ELBOW IN THE INSULATION HEAT SHIELD VENTING SYSTEM. HERE Cut the seal cap strap and remove white gasket material. Figure 17 Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 18 (2) CORRECT INCORRECT sheet metal screws. 4. Install Support Brackets Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation instruc- tions. Figure 20 Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 19 Figure 22. 10" x 12" Hole and Vent Pipe cut and framed hole. HEAT SHIELD TRIM HEAT SHIELD IF TOO LONG, ADD TO SHIELD IF TOO SHORT EXTERIOR FIRESTOP INTERIOR FIRESTOP Figure 23. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 20: Vent Termination

    NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least 1 inch (25mm). NAILS (4 REQUIRED) RAFTER 7 1/4” (184mm) CEILING Figure 27. Trapezoid Termination Cap CEILING FIRESTOP Figure 26. Attic Firestop Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 21 Figure 28. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PROTECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 22 11/12 to 12/12 over 12/12 to 14/12 over 14/12 to 16/12 over 16/12 to 18/12 over 18/12 to 20/12 over 20/12 to 21/12 Figure 29. Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 23: Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    • Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back. • Shim the fireplace with noncombustible material, such Figure 31. Gas Control System as sheet metal, as necessary. • Secure the fireplace to the framing by nailing or screwing. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 24: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than one-half (1/2) psig (3.5 kPa). Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 25: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE 105 C RATED WIRE. JUNCTION BOX BLOWER RECEPTACLE GROUND TEMPERATURE SENSOR SWITCH BLOWER 110-120 VAC SENSOR BLOWER SWITCH “FAN” RECEPTACLE SPEED CONTROL Figure 34. Fan Wiring Diagram Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 26: Step 9 Finishing

    Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace Note: There are 3 metal tabs holding the noncombustible board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or bent back before finishing around the fireplace front. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 27: Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, And Ember Material

    This will ASSEMBLY help avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help eliminate any odors associated with the fireplace’s initial burning. Figure 37. Glass Assembly Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 28: Step 12 Lighting The Appliance

    This will help furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the op- avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help eliminate any eration or longevity of your fireplace. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 29: Step 13 Lighting The Fireplace

    Task: Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame patterns. Make sure the flames are steady - not lifting or floating. See Figure 38. The thermopile/thermocouple tips should be covered with flame (See Figure 31). Figure 38. Burner Flame Patterns Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 30: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    Check the burner orifice for stoppage. Remove stoppage. orifice. e. Wall switch or Follow the corrective action in Symptom and Possible Cause 1.a above. Check wires are defective. the switch and wiring. Replace where defective. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...
  • Page 31 Ensure that no debris has been placed at the base of, or in the area of the air holes in the center of the base pan beneath the burner. Ensure that the glass is tightened properly on the unit, particularly on top corners. Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

  • Page 32: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    This limited Lifetime Warranty is effective on all appliances sold after May 1, 2002 and supersedes any and all warranties currently in existence. 250-8620C Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05...

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